Definition of renditionnext
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as in version
a presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view jazzy renditions of some familiar pop standards

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as in submission
the usually forced yielding of one's person or possessions to the control of another the rendition of the prisoner to the country where the crime was committed

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Recent Examples of rendition This flowery felt iteration from fall 1999 proves that a good silhouette is a blank canvas for any creative director’s vision (just take a look at the latest renditions by Maria Grazia Chiuri, hot off the 2026 runway). Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026 But the 2005 rendition by Claudie Blakley is heart wrenching, and serves to chasten Kiera Knightly’s Lizzy into deeper reflection, perhaps even reconsideration, of her knee-jerk reactions and sky-high romantic standards for matrimony. Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026 And there's nothing like the rip-roaring rendition of the national anthem at the Madhouse on Madison. Ryan Baker, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026 But for his rendition, Parish builds a steady, riding tension on the lowest string, translating the higher melody into something more like a metal riff. Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rendition
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Noun
  • Typically found at gas stations and smoke shops, kratom and its synthetic version, known as 7-Hydroxymitragynine or 7-OH, have been marketed as an over-the-counter aid for pain, anxiety and drug dependence.
    Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
  • And while plenty of Korean brands have mastered the art of silky sunscreens with zero white cast, Innisfree’s Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++—the upgraded version of the brand’s long-time fan-favorite and Best of Beauty winner—is especially worth calling out.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
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  • Republicans insist there is ample time to educate the public on timely submission of mail-in ballots ahead of the November vote and that limiting late-arriving ballots could bolster election integrity.
    Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Screeners are the prerelease copies of film and TV shows meant for promotional use, festival submission, sales or other business reasons.
    Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Evasive about how his work should read, Balanchine did not certify an interpretation of this splendor.
    Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Attorneys for the city and the organizers shared conflicting interpretations on how the data center tax breaks should be classified.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
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  • And those who find Georgia's gun laws too permissive say installing weapons detectors everywhere is a form of surrender, accepting that society will be awash in guns and violence.
    CBS News, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The Pisces new moon asks for surrender.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026

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“Rendition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rendition. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.

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